Golden Monkey Trekking In Volcanoes National Park
Golden Monkey Trekking In Volcanoes National Park : Golden monkey trekking is one of the exciting activities in Rwanda that attracts visitors and it involves tourists moving into the tropical rainforest in search of the habituated golden monkeys and once found spend one hour with them in their natural habitat. Volcanoes national park is located in north western part of Rwanda in Musanze village and it’s also known for harbouring the endangered mountain gorillas, different bird species and five of the eight Virunga Volcanoes that mount Karisimbi, mount bisoke, mount Gahinga and mount muhabura. Golden monkey trekking can as well be done in Mgahinga gorilla national park in Uganda.
Golden monkey trekking experience in Volcanoes national park
Golden monkey trekking is an interesting and active activity in Volcanoes national park that starts early in the morning with a briefing about the rules, regulations and expectations at the park headquarters. After the briefing, you will be allocated an experienced park guide and start trekking in the forest in search of the golden monkeys following trails of leftover bamboo shoots or leaves. During trekking you will be able to view other primate species, birds, plant and tree species and once the golden monkeys are located, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their habitat which gives you an opportunity to watch them feed, play, jump up in tree branches, take photos and record videos to show people back home after the safari.
Cost of golden monkey trekking permits in Volcanoes national park
Golden monkey trekking permits in Volcanoes national park cost 100 USD per person for all nationalities. The price includes one hour with the golden monkeys, services of an experienced ranger guide and park rangers.
How to book golden monkey trekking permits in Volcanoes national park
Golden monkey trekking permits can either be booked directly through Rwanda Development Board (RDB) where you will contact the park head offices in Kampala via email or telephone calls. The trekking permits in Volcanoes national park can also be booked through a trusted tour operator like Achieve Global Safaris where you will contact us with the date, month and year when you wish to visit the golden monkeys. After contacting us, we will check for permit availability and if there are permits available on your preferred dates, you will be asked to make a deposit. Once the payment has been made, we will be able to purchase the golden monkey permit on your behalf and send you a scanned copy of the receipt as confirmation.
Golden monkey trekking permits should be booked 2 to 4 months in advance before the trekking date because they are competitive and get sold out quickly especially during the peak season in the months of June to September and December to February.
What to pack for golden monkey trekking safari
There are various items that tourists should pack when going on a golden monkey trekking safari such as an insect repellent, hiking shoes, waterproof rain jacket/poncho, long sleeved shirt and trouser, warm sweater, garden gloves, camera and extra batteries, energy snacks and drinking water, a pair of binoculars, walking stick, back pack, face masks among others.
Best time to go for golden monkey trekking safari
Golden monkey trekking in Volcanoes national park can be done all year round though the best time is during the dry season also known as the peak season in the months of June, July, August, September, December, January and February because during this period there is less or little rainfall in the park therefore the trekking trails will be dry and passable which makes trekking easy compared to the rainy season when the trails are muddy and slippery which make trekking difficult.
Where to stay during your golden monkey trekking safari in Volcanoes national park
Volcanoes national park has a number of accommodation facilities ranging from budget, midrange and luxury where you can stay during your trekking safari including Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge, Sambora Kinigi Lodge, Amakoro Songa Lodge, Kataza House, Urugano Virunga Palace, Hotel Muhabura, One and Only Gorillas Nest Lodge, Kinigi Guest House, Gorilla Volcanoes Hotel, Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge, Villa Gorilla, Virunga Lodge, Bisate Lodge, Virunga Inn Resort and Spa, Five Volcanoes Boutique Lodge, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge among others.
How to get to Volcanoes national park
Volcanoes national park is located in north western part of Rwanda and can be accessed by road transport means where you will drive from Kigali international airport to the park headquarters which takes about 2 to 3 hours’ drive in a safari vehicle.
For more information about golden monkey trekking you can reach out to us at Achieve Global Safaris or visit our website for various packages.
